I love sweet and spicy pecans. I love them in salads, on a cheese board, or stuffed in a baked apple. They are super easy to make and keep well for months in an airtight container. Not that mine last that long!
Pro tip: These also make a yummy homemade hostess or Christmas gift. I hope they help you Savour It All. I know making them myself is going to save me money!
PrintSweet and Spicy Pecans
A little sweet from maple syrup and a little bite from a careful selection of spices make these pecans something I crave spring, summer, winter or fall. But especially, fall.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients
6 cups pecan halves
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice Powder (you can substitute nutmeg if you like but I like the bit of anise in the 5 spice powder)
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
⅔ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉
- Place the pecans in a large bowl, add the cinnamon, cardamom, Chinese 5 Spice Powder, ginger, and cloves and stir to coat all the nuts.
- Pour in the maple syrup and stir until coated again.
- Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment and spread the pecans evenly, in a single layer, between the two pans.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring the nuts every 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the sea salt, and let cool on the baking sheet.
- Break the pecans apart and store in airtight containers.
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Pecans
